Warning Signs of Suicide.....

THE FIRST THREE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE ARE:

•           Threatening to hurt or kill self

•           Looking for ways to kill self; seeking access to pills, weapons or other means

•           Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide

 The remaining list of warning signs should alert the clinician that a mental health evaluation needs to be conducted in the VERY near future and that precautions need to be put into place IMMEDIATELY to ensure the safety, stability and security of the individual.

•           Hopelessness

•           Rage, anger, seeking revenge

•           Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking

•           Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out

•           Increasing alcohol or drug abuse

•           Withdrawing from friends, family or society

•           Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time

•           Dramatic changes in mood

•           No reasonfor living, no sense of purpose in life

Other behaviors that may be associated with increased short-term risk for suicide are when the patient makes arrangements to divest responsibility for dependent others (children, pets, elders), or making other preparations such as updating wills, making  financial arrangements for paying bills, saying goodbye to loved ones, etc.

Contact: Mind Zone if you come across any person who are at risk for Suicide...

Sunil Kumar                                        Jayasudha Kamaraj

Clinical Psychologist                          Counseling Psychologist

Founder- Mind Zone                           Co-founder -  Mind Zone

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